Dale Robert Haaheim

Dale Robert Haaheim (Bob) was born on July 3rd, 1938 at home on Grand Avenue, Minneapolis, to parents Evan and Gudrun Haaheim. He was raised in Minneapolis and Richfield with his brothers Roger, Gordy and Gary. His brother Gordy however died when Bob was very young of leukemia. Bob went to the University of Minnesota where he received his Bachelor's Degree in mathematics, later to add a Master's degree to his accomplishments. Bob was always studious and practical, having his first job as a paper boy, and working at various jobs all through college. He taught mathematics in the Minneapolis and Richfield school districts for 34 years. He joined the Air Force Reserves with his best friend, Dick Maas in 1962 and was on alert for the Cuban Missile Crisis. He lived all his life in Minnesota until the last 8 years, when he settled in Scotts Valley in the beautiful community of Montevalle. Bob had many interests: besides teaching, he coached a Chess Group after school which he loved; he was quite the square-dancer for a time, he did some mountain climbing and repelling, but his greatest love was flying. He never got his pilot's license but whenever the opportunity came to be in the skies he was there. He parasailed in Mexico, flew an Ultra-light, enjoyed a hot air balloon ride over the St. Croix River, went soaring over the Tetons in a glider plane and at 75 did a tandem jump out of an airplane. If the opportunity had come, he definitely would have taken a rocket to outer space. He was also a world traveler, spending time in Norway with relatives, enjoyed a trip to the Holy Lands and the Pyramids of Egypt, travelled in Greece on a pilgrimage following Paul the Apostle. He visited cousins in Australia, loved the Magic Bus ride through New Zealand, visited China with his son Mikkel, went with International Congregational Fellowship to Brazil and Argentina and enjoyed other trips to Korea, Iceland, Ireland, England and most of Europe; and of course, visited all 50 states of the US. He loved this world that God has given to us. He was active in church, for many years at Mt. Olivet Lutheran Church in Minneapolis, and most recently at Congregational Church of Soquel. And we can't forget his love of games and puzzles especially Wizard with good friends. What gave him the most joy was his family: he married Barbara Friedel in 1961, adopting as his own her children - Bill, Debbie and Jeff. Then twin boys came along, Christopher and Gordy, who both died tragically by their 4th birthdays. Later Michael (Mikkel) would join the family. They lived in Richfield and Bloomington, enjoying many a road trip during the summer. He was widowed in 1980, when his wife died of complications from MS. In 1996, Bob married Patricia Dando in Shakopee, Minnesota and became the father to his step-son Zachary. As his kids became adults, he was delighted to expand the family with grandchildren Stephen, Liz, Charles, Greg and David and now as they have grown into adults, he celebrates his great-grandchildren Giovanni, Anthony, Kalia, Kimora, Kai-Mei, Soriya, AJ, Dylan, Stevie Raye, Lenora and most recently little Atlas. He loved them all and spent as much time with them as he could. He will be greatly missed by everyone!!!

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Dale Robert Haaheim

July 3, 1938 - April 6, 2024

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Dale Robert Haaheim

July 3, 1938 - April 6, 2024

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